Archive for 2012
Visualized: A conference on data visualization, Nov. 8 and 9 in NYC
Oct. 24, ‘12: Looks like a very cool and interesting conference, organized by Eric Klotz. See you there.
Why Is The iPad Mini $329? Because It Is
Oct. 23, ‘12: But Amazon’s Kindle Fire thing is half the price! But the Nexus 7 is way cheaper! So? Apple is going to sell out of its Christmas 2012 supply of iPad minis no matter how much it costs — $329, $200, … Continue reading →
Every Twitter Client Should Cost $20!
Oct. 18, ‘12: Tweetbot for Mac launched today, and its $20 price tag is getting a strong reaction. Some people are turned off, a bunch of people are standing up for it, others are just confused. (The Tweetbot guys explain why it costs … Continue reading →
‘Big picture from Verizon earnings: The iPhone 4S remains a hot seller and the iPhone 5 has major supply problems.’
Oct. 18, ‘12: Verizon reported Q3 earnings this morning, and Sammy the Walrus IV has been analyzing the iPhone numbers. (If you’re not already following Sammy on Twitter, you’re missing out.) A few tweets: Verizon: We sold 3.1 million iPhones in 3Q (2.7 … Continue reading →
Using Data To Rethink Your App: The Shopkick Story
Oct. 17, ‘12: One of the more interesting things about the mobile app industry is that you can put user data to work to help refine and redefine a product. If people are using some features but not others, you can highlight the … Continue reading →
Boxee TV, $15/month ‘unlimited’ DVR for network shows
Oct. 16, ‘12: The latest gadget from Boxee, following up to its Boxee Box, which was a modest success. Solid, pretty coverage at the Verge. Hard to see this becoming a big, mainstream hit. The set of people who only want to record … Continue reading →
‘The Magazine’ by Marco Arment, ‘For geeks like us’
Oct. 11, ‘12: Basically: (Instapaper app guts + Articles by well-liked tech-types) x App Store Newsstand subscription. Smart experiment. Related: It’s A Great Time For Magazines
Photoset by Tumblr
Oct. 11, ‘12: It’s “a new app for creating and sharing beautiful high-res photosets on your iPhone or iPad.” Looks nice, and I’m looking forward to trying it. Interesting to see Tumblr start a new brand and domain for Photoset. Probably smart — … Continue reading →
How your FreshDirect order comes together
Oct. 10, ‘12: Actually a neat, informative infographic by the New York Times, unlike most of the garbage out there. FreshDirect is often overlooked as a big, interesting digital/technology company. It’s more than just groceries.
Before you freak out about in-air cellphone service, check out the pricing
Oct. 8, ‘12: At All Things D, Ina Fried notes that Emirates is the latest airline to support OnAir‘s in-air mobile phone service: Whether customers see the service as a benefit probably depends on whether they are one of the executives yammering on … Continue reading →
